Here's what it costs to live in Chesapeake, Virginia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,586 per month, while the typical home is valued around $378,400. Households earn a median of $95,373 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 45. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$95,373
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,586
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$378,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
252,583
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Census ACS
45.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,457
Per month
Avg Home Value
$312,800
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 23320 | — | $1,573 | $312,300 |
| ZIP 23321 | — | $1,383 | $334,500 |
| ZIP 23322 | — | $1,700 | $434,600 |
| ZIP 23323 | — | $1,576 | $328,200 |
| ZIP 23324 | — | $1,132 | $221,400 |
| ZIP 23325 | — | $1,380 | $245,800 |
January Avg
42°F
July Avg
81°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.5
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.2%
The cost of living index for Chesapeake is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Chesapeake is $1,586 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Chesapeake is $95,373 per year.
The median home value in Chesapeake is $378,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Chesapeake has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 45.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Virginia is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
